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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,615.09, 697,744.68 and 276,172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,615.09, 697,744.68 and 276,172.52 is: 381,115.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,615.09 : 697,744.68 = 276,172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,615.09/697,744.68 = 276,172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,615.09x = 697,744.68 × 276,172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,615.09x = 192,697,908,144.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,697,908,144.09/505,615.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,115.82

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